Rome by Jonathan Boardman

Book Description

A new and innovative series offering in-depth cultural, historical and literary guides to the great cities of the world. More than ordinary guidebooks, they introduce the visitor or armchair traveller to each city's unique present-day identity and its links with the past. Rome, the "Eternal City, " has provided endless inspiration for religious thinkers, poets, artists and philosophers. Jonathan Boardman uncovers Rome's multifaceted experience, where each layer of development rests upon the foundation of a pre-existing tradition. He also highlights a vibrant popular culture -- from gladiatorial shows to the local Roma-Lazio soccer derby.

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Umbria is a landscape of peaks and valleys, much of it mountainous, with river valleys and lakeside plains providing an imaginative contrast to the dominant uplands. Jonathan Boardman shows how cultural themes can be identified throughout Umbria's complex history, its rich artistic legacy and its lively modern trends.

The "Eternal City" has provided endless inspiration for religious thinkers, poets, artists, and philosophers. Boardman uncovers Rome's multifaceted experience, where each layer of development rests upon a foundation of a preexisting tradition. Maps and illustrations throughout.

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